Marine Engineer at the British Army (Open to Nigerians)

The British Army is the principal land warfare force of the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies, a part of the British Armed Forces along with the Naval Service and the Royal Air Force.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Commonwealth citizens, including Nigerians for the position below: 

Job Title: Marine Engineer

Location: United Kingdom
Corps: Royal Logistic Corps
Employment Type: Regular (full-time)
Open to: Nigerians

Description

• Could you keep ships, boats and other vessels in good working order? We’ll give you all the training you need, plus an amazing Army experience.
• As a Marine Engineer, you are an important part of the vessel’s crew and will be responsible for maintaining and repairing the craft and its engines.
• You will be expected to think on your feet and solve problems on a daily basis, you need to be naturally independent, self-motivating and work well under pressure - if a vessel breaks down at sea all eyes quickly focus on the Marine Engineer!
• You will routinely work alongside the Royal Fleet Auxiliary and in support of the Royal Marines, leading on tasks such as hurricane and disaster relief.
• Aside from engineering, there are also opportunities to get involved in the huge array of Army sports as well as all forms of Adventurous Training. 
• The Royal Logistic Corps are the Army’s professional logisticians keeping the Field Army marching, its helicopters flying, its vehicles moving and its tanks and guns firing.
• We enable its deployment and supply it with everything it needs, wherever it operates, throughout the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and repair the Army’s fleet of vessels and be responsible for all electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems onboard.
• Based at the home of Army Maritime in Marchwood, Southampton.
• You could be deployed worldwide - wherever the British Army has a presence.
• Achieve NVQ Level 3 in Engineering Maintenance.
• Earn your category B Driving License.

Entry Requirements
Qualifications:

• GCSE Grade A–C/9-4, or Scottish National 5 grade A-C, in at least English Language, Maths and one other subject (preferably Science or DT).

Age:

• From 16 years & 6 months to 35 years & 6 months.

Basic physical fitness assessment:

• Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
• Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
• MSFT (beep test) level 6.6

Army Reserve standards:

• Mid Thigh Pull: 50kg
• Medicine Ball Throw: 2m 70cm
• MSFT (beep test): Level 5 shuttle 8

Pay & Benefits
You'll earn £25,200 a year from the start of your training, which will go up as you progress throughout your career.

Application Closing Date
26th August, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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